dampening skimmer pump vibrations

Neil · #1 03-24-2007, 04:08 AM

just like the title says- i have a euro reef RS-135 sitting in a 12x12 compartment in my sump- and the humming from the vibration is something i would like to eliminate- if the pump touches the glass or the skimmer body- makes a horrible vibration- ideas anyone?

fishface · #2 03-24-2007, 04:12 AM

i went to HD and got some closed cell foam in the carpeting/flooring area. was super-cheap and it's under my sump, pump and skimmer.

Neil · #3 03-24-2007, 04:48 AM

i would assume its non-toxic to fish and corals- is it absorbant at all?

Black Phantom · #4 03-24-2007, 05:04 PM

Phone up any someone like Western Pumps. A lot of them carry anti vibration pads just for that reason.

fishface · #5 03-24-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil

i would assume its non-toxic to fish and corals- is it absorbant at all?

seems to be fine. if you don't like that idea, just go get some neoprene or a mouse pad, take off the fabric side and use that.

KrazyKuch · #6 03-24-2007, 09:34 PM

Or you can glue lengths of airline tubing to the sides and bottom of your pump and that will stop it from humming aswell

trilinearmipmap · #7 03-27-2007, 03:50 AM

My Sedra pump makes a racket, I have just brought home a new Ocean Runner pump for my EuroReef, I will post back once I see how quiet it is.